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Once we have a clear idea of what you want us to

build, and an agreed design brief, our team sets

out to produce a design that will hit the spot and

give you the unique, funky, fun and fab area you

desire. Your design will be totally unique to you, your

location, your wishes, your budget and your likes

and dislikes.

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We feel the first and most important step in the

process is to listen fully to your requirements.

Only then can we formulate a detailed plan which

forms the core of our design brief. Our aim is to create

a unique design that will truly enhance your area and

the your user’s experience of it. We may be highly

creative but we are totally practical too.

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“The best way to make children good is to make them happy”

Oscar Wilde

Once the design, build materials and costings are

agreed and signed off, we will begin bringing it all

to life for you. Our dedicated in-house construction

team will clear, prepare and construct the design in

its entirety. Attention to detail coupled with quality of

materials and finishing is of paramount importance

to us. On completion of your build, we will sign off

the build together with you to check that you are

100% satisfied with every aspect of your new area.

Peace of mind comes from knowing your

area will remain low maintenance, safety

compliant and will not be an ongoing

cost burden. As standard we offer a free

12 week post installation check where

we make sure everything has settled in

correctly. To continue to offer top quality

service to our customers, we also offer a

full maintenance and safety compliance

service to ensure your area stays in top

condition.

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consult + planThis site is part of the Busy Bees Group. The team

at the Braintree site wanted a lovely interactive site

that would enable the children to spend more time

outdoors with a whole range of new experiences.

The staff wanted an area that was fun, physically

challenging, varied, stimulating, peaceful, social

and interactive.

innovateThis site also presented a particular challenge as

the play area around the building was somewhat

narrow in places. We designed and zoned the

outside area with all the requested elements as well

as having the curriculum in mind.

deliverA giant all weathers sandpit, hand carved in the

shape of a boat, connected to an enclosed slide

and steps was a key installation. We also delivered

a lovely 10 seater Tepee with enabling group

sessions, storytelling and lunches to be available in

all weathers. Sung inside with panels zipped up.

Sensory planting, sun canopies, imaginative play

zones, bug zone hemispheres, social and group

seating together with tactile carvings completed the

transformation.

As a result the Manager commented that

the children’s outdoor experiences had been

transformed and as a result the children now

couldn’t wait to get outside!

Leapfrog Braintree

this site presented a particular challenge as the play area around the building was somewhat narrow

case studies

day care nurseries

consult + planThis was an unusual request as the school had already done a

lot of work in producing a detailed brief complete with drawings.

The children had a comprehensive design to develop a bland

area of tarmac into a ‘Green Leaf Garden’. Previous companies

had tried to change the children’s brief or install their own

products and not honour the design. We were chosen as the

contractor because we agreed to build the garden exactly as

the children had designed it.

innovateThis was a first for the team, to follow the brief given by the

children exactly and the challenge was not to deviate from that.

The children were very specific in what was to be accomplished.

For example the garden had to have the shape of a leaf when

viewed from above. There had to be living willow, solar powered

weather stations, music, a role play stage, growing beds, green

surfacing, sun shelter and hand carved wavy benches just to

name a few.

deliverWe found ways of building curved, leaf shaped decking areas

and fused traditional materials with hand made items to bring the

children’s ideas to life. Functionality, durability and a natural tactile

element were all key. There were 23 key points to the children’s

brief and we delivered all 23.

St Marys & St Peters Primary School

this was a first for the team - to follow the brief given by the children exactly and challenge was not to deviate from it

early years

consult + planThe Head had done considerable research on what she wanted

her children to get from the area. The brief was to create a

physically challenging area for 60 plus children that could also be

used for sports days, had a social aspect, an outdoor teaching

area and was above all natural, fun and had the WOW factor.

innovateThe main idea was to create a ‘jungle track’ experience that

was an assault course, adventure play area and jungle all

mixed into one.

The jungle track became a twin track assault course

enabling individuals or teams to compete against one

another in an original, stimulating, fun area with minimal

supervision requirements.

deliverWe angled crawl tunnels and balance beams so they could

all be safely overseen from the thatched watchtower enabling

safe supervision at all times. 6 Large jungle carvings (some 2.4

meters in height) were chosen by the children to replicate the

‘jungle book’ theme. A large separate seating area for 40 was

constructed to the rear and a large maze accommodating 20

children was added just for fun.

Functionality, durability, low maintenance and safety were our

key considerations.

There were 22 separate agreed wish list points on this brief

and we delivered all 22.

St Joseph’s Primary School

create a physically challenging area for 60 plus children for sports days, had a social aspect, outdoor teaching area and was above all natural, fun with a wow factor!

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consult + planThis was a new purpose built children’s centre constructed

within an existing primary school grounds. The site was a

totally clear level area of earth. A blank canvas indeed!

innovateThe brief was to construct an outstanding play area which

could be zoned and controlled according to the weather.

Creating areas and activities that would encourage parent

and child interaction and play was also a key requirement.

We also had been asked to deliver water play, sand play,

digging, seating, a sun shade, a playhouse, physical

challenge, painting, mark making, planting, a picnic area,

large areas of grass, a deer carving and funky fencing

...all with safety and visual impact.

deliverWe created a soft play area that flows from the main

building, as well as a giant sunken sandpit with sun canopy.

Connected to this, a maze decking area with places to hide,

mark making and see through double sided painting panels

set into the walls.

Leading off from this a the physical challenge area with a

partially enclosed spiral slide, a clamber panel, secret under

houses and a hidden beach stone zone. In the main grassed

garden area is a bespoke hobbit’s house, a functioning

paddling stream, a large earth digging bed, sensory paving,

a bamboo circular den, funky fencing and plants.

This area is gated as is the physical challenge area so staff

can control access to play areas dependent upon weather.

Kingston Hill Childrens Centre (Alexandra Rd Infant School)

this site was a totally clear level area of earth - a blank canvas indeed!

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Creative Outdoors Limitedplay area design & build

Unit 12 Nutley Dean Farm, Smalls Hill Road, Norwood Hill, Horley, Surrey RH6 0HR T: +44 (0)1293 862975 www.creativeout.co.uk